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About Property Tax

General Property Questions

1. When are property tax bills mailed out?

October 1st of each year. Property tax bills are mailedÂ to the owner of record (as of 1 January). If a deed change occurs after the first of the year, a tax bill are mailed to the new owner of the property as a courtesy. New owners should contact their title company or review their closing statement to determine who is responsible for paying the taxes. Payment of property tax depends on when the property is transferred. Unpaid taxes continue to accrue against the property.

Check the online glossary section for definitions of terms on your tax bill.

9. Does my mortgage company get a copy of my tax bill mailed to them?

Yes, if the mortgage company requests it. . It is the property owner's responsibility to follow up and see if his mortgage company pays his tax. Tax bills are also mailed to the property owner to review the information.

Do the elderly, disabled or disabled veterans receive any discounts or exemptions? Yes.

Eligibility requirements include: age/ disability; ownership/ residency; and income (except veterans and their eligible surviving spouses).Â Reimbursements for the property taxes of low-income homeowners who are elderly or disabled are provided by the state of Tennessee. Income requirements do not apply to disabled veterans or their surviving spouses. Reimbursements are given on all or part of the local taxes paid on property which the taxpayer owns and uses as his/her residence. These benefits are paid on the first $18,000 market value of the property. For the tax year 2004, this amount is $105.00. To apply for property tax relief you must meet these three basic criteria - these are described below.

Age/ Disability
During the tax year for which he is applying, an applicant must turn 65 on or before December 31. In order to apply as a disabled homeowner, a person must have become disabled on or before December 31 of the tax yearÂ An applicant may apply if he is awaiting a decision on his disability claim. The state office must receive the final decision by June 30 following the delinquency date. The final decision must indicate his disability began on or before December 31 of the tax year.

Ownership/ Residency
An applicant must be able to document that he had ownership of the taxable property during the tax year. Ownership may be documented by a tax bill/receipt, warranty deed, probated will, title or bill of sale for a mobile home.

Income Requirement (Elderly or Disabled Homeowners)
The combined annual income from all sources of all the living owners of record is required and could exceed $12,710 for the year 2003. Annual income from all sources shall include, but is not limited to, Social Security payments after the Medicare deduction, supplemental security income, retirement and pension benefits, veteran's benefits, worker's compensation, unemployment compensation, salaries and wages, alimony, total interest and total dividends. For income from a business, include only the net income or loss after expenses.

Disabled Veterans
Disabled veterans must have disability ratings at 100 percent. The disabilities must meet specific criteria under service connection, be combat - related or the result of being a prisoner of war for at least five months. For veterans who qualify, there is no income limit. Tax relief is paid on the first $140,000 of market value of the home.

Applications for tax relief are available in the trustee's office. For more information, call our office at (731) 658-5541.

For an individual property, there is no charge for reviewing tax information.

2.Is my property information viewable by other people?

Any individual or company is allowed to review it. Property tax information is public record.

Property Assessment

1. Where can I find information about the assessed value of my property?

The county assessor is responsible for the appraisal and assessment of property. You may contact the county assessor's office at (731) 658-6522.

2. How are the Assessor's Office and the Trustee's Office related?

The Assessor of Property is responsible for the appraisal and assessment of property, according to state law. The Trustee's Office is responsible for billing and collection of taxes based on assessments. The Trustee has no authority over the amount of assessment, nor can he/she be involved in the appraisal process.

3. What is the appeal process?

Appointments can be made by contacting the Assessor's Office. The appeal process begins in the Assessor's Office by appearing before the Local Board of Equalization. This board meets annually during the first two weeks of June.

13. If a foreclosure is necessary, will the county assist in this matter?

No. The county does not assist with foreclosures.

14. Will I receive a document to verify the purchase? Will it be a deed or a certificate of lien?

You will receive a receipt showing the amount you paid. At the end of the redemption period, the county will issue a deed.

15. Do you allow investors to invest at your tax sales without attending the tax sale?

No.

16. Is a current list of available properties or liens available?

The available properties are published 2-3 weeks before the tax sale. You may obtain a copy by contacting the newspaper or the Chancery Court Clerk's Office at (731) 658-3142.

17. Is a copy of the county and state statutes and rules regarding the tax sale available for purchase?

No.

18. Would you please place me on your mailing list if you have one?

No, you have to contact the office.

19. Can I get a list of properties whose redemption period has already expired?

There are no properties available.

20. When will the list of unsold /unbid-on property be available?

When property is not sold at the March Chancery Court Tax sale, it defaults to the county. The one year redemption period applies. At the end of that period, another auction is held by the trustee to sell the property held in the county inventory. Contact the trustee for the sale date.